| Autor: |
AZAM, Malaika, SANDELL, Elizabeth J., BALOCH, Fozia |
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International Journal of Humanities & Social Development Research; 2024, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p58-84, 27p |
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This investigation examined the intercultural competence of undergraduate students in pre-service teacher education at the Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering Management and Sciences (BUITEMS). The researchers hypothesized that the students would be polarized in their orientation toward persons of cultures different than theirs. Each student completed the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI). The findings suggest that the BUITEMS students do have a clear sense of their own values and practices, as well as a desire to preserve their own traditions. However, the BUITEMS students have little life experience beyond their own home cultures. They see other persons as 'others,' without much definition or understanding. With intercultural competence skills, prospective teachers would be prepared to address specific differences from an adaptation perspective and achieve an inclusive learning environment. Faculty may want to redesign the curriculum and policies, so that they intentionally incorporate strategies to foster intercultural competence among their students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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